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. >>> california's workers safety agency cal-osha fined chevron for safety violations stemming from the richmond refinery fire. ktvu's consumer editor tom vacar is live there tonight with the worst of the violations, the ones that cal- osha says was willful. >> serious stuff. and because of that they threw the violations book at chevron. >> reporter: they said this accident should not have happened. >> the total is 25 violations. 23 of those are serious. or serious and willful. >> reporter: 11 violations willful, chevron knew the dangers and could have remedy them. >> willful connotes that there was additional conduct, and that was the failing failing to take reasonable steps knowing that hazard. >> reporter: chevron said: "although we acknowledge that we failed to live up to our own expectations in this incident, we do not agree with several of the cal/osha findings and its characterization of some of the alleged violations as 'willful.' >> reporter: chevron intends -- chevron intends to appeal. they have the strength to appeal for months or years. but this is hardly an isolated case.
. >>> california's workers safety agency cal-osha fined chevron for safety violations stemming from the richmond refinery fire. ktvu's consumer editor tom vacar is live there tonight with the worst of the violations, the ones that cal- osha says was willful. >> serious stuff. and because of that they threw the violations book at chevron. >> reporter: they said this accident should not have happened. >> the total is 25 violations. 23 of those are serious. or serious...
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cal osha says they found 25 vi calling 23 of them serious, or willful. it says chevron knew about the dangers, in some cases for as much as ten years. the head of cal osha says chevron could have fixed the problems, and chose not to. >> there was a realistic possibility of death, or serious injuries. >> offering one example of chevron's negligent, cal osha says it found more than 2,000 temporary clamp repairs at the richmond refinery on hundreds of pipes carrying flammables. some of those temporary clamps had been there for as long as 15 years. chevron denies the company intentionally violated safety regulations. in a statement today, chevron said we do not agree with several of the cal osha findings and it's characterization of some of the findings as willful. >>> now to our super bowl coverage from new orleans, where a wave of 49ers fans is rolling in ahead of the big game on sunday. telling us those fans should brace themselves for some sticker shock. >> reporter: it is not only a big sporting event, it is a big business event. the companies investing
cal osha says they found 25 vi calling 23 of them serious, or willful. it says chevron knew about the dangers, in some cases for as much as ten years. the head of cal osha says chevron could have fixed the problems, and chose not to. >> there was a realistic possibility of death, or serious injuries. >> offering one example of chevron's negligent, cal osha says it found more than 2,000 temporary clamp repairs at the richmond refinery on hundreds of pipes carrying flammables. some of...
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cal osha says they found 25 violations and the agency is calling 23 of them serious, or willful. it says chevron knew about the dangers, in some cases for as much as ten years. the head of cal osha says chevron could have fixed the problems, and chose not to. >> there was a realistic possibility of death, or serious injuries. >> offering one example of chevron's negligent, cal osha says it found more than 2,000 temporary clamp repairs at the richmond refinery on hundreds of pipes carrying flammables. some of those temporary clamps had been there for as long as 15 years. chevron denies the company intentionally violated safety regulations. in a statement today, chevron said we do not agree with several of the cal osha findings and it's characterization of some of the findings as willful. >>> now to our super bowl coverage from new orleans, where a wave of 49ers fans is rolling in ahead of the big game on sunday. telling us those fans should brace themselves for some sticker shock. >> reporter: it is not only a big sporting event, it is a big business event. the companies investing
cal osha says they found 25 violations and the agency is calling 23 of them serious, or willful. it says chevron knew about the dangers, in some cases for as much as ten years. the head of cal osha says chevron could have fixed the problems, and chose not to. >> there was a realistic possibility of death, or serious injuries. >> offering one example of chevron's negligent, cal osha says it found more than 2,000 temporary clamp repairs at the richmond refinery on hundreds of pipes...
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if you know these guys give them a call. >>> cal-osha cracks down on chevron. the violations regulators found out the richmond refinery committed. >> plus new at 6:00 p.m. a show down on the water, water, the sense situation for the boat owners and the last minute offer to get them to move.
if you know these guys give them a call. >>> cal-osha cracks down on chevron. the violations regulators found out the richmond refinery committed. >> plus new at 6:00 p.m. a show down on the water, water, the sense situation for the boat owners and the last minute offer to get them to move.
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cal osha is calling 23 of them willful and dangerous. they said they warned the company and found 2000 temporary clamp repairs including some which had been in place for years. meanwhile chevron intentionally denies and do not agree with several of the osha findings. >>> let's check back in with sal for a look at traffic. i'm sure you are starting on 101, that is a big mess down there. >> yes, as you drive to the lawrence expressway, a big-rig crashed this morning and lost a lot of fuel. these are live pictures and traffic is being funneled to one or two lanes and this is already causing a big traffic jam in the south bay on 101, one of the major freeways and you need to give yourself extra time. it will make you slow as you pass the scene. extra time needed he is going to be there for a bit. >>> that would be the the nate -- alternate rate 280 and cupertino and up to route 85. bay bridge toll plaza looks good coming into the city, oh, there is 280 northbound and that traffic is also looking very good driving through. at 4:52 let's go to
cal osha is calling 23 of them willful and dangerous. they said they warned the company and found 2000 temporary clamp repairs including some which had been in place for years. meanwhile chevron intentionally denies and do not agree with several of the osha findings. >>> let's check back in with sal for a look at traffic. i'm sure you are starting on 101, that is a big mess down there. >> yes, as you drive to the lawrence expressway, a big-rig crashed this morning and lost a lot...
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ktvu has learned that cal osha is fining chevron nearly $1 million for the august accident. the group issued 25 citations against chevron usa. osha says it's imposing the highest penalties allowed under state law. no workers were seriously injured in the august fire but 15,000 residents sought treatment after breathing smoke from the fire. ktvu's tom vacar is talking with talking with osha and we'll have more on this story at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> the creative arts building at san francisco state university is shut down today after a water pipe burst early this morning. the pipe broke around 4:30 a.m. flooding the first floor. workers shut off the water and called in cleaning crews. some classes have been relocated. others have been cancelled. the building is scheduled to reopen at 1:00 this afternoon. >>> it's shaping up to be a very nice day across the bay area. after a cold start this morning temperatures have been warming up nicely over the past hour or so. we're talking about more 60s later on today. the average warm-up is on track. our live camera towards parts of the eas
ktvu has learned that cal osha is fining chevron nearly $1 million for the august accident. the group issued 25 citations against chevron usa. osha says it's imposing the highest penalties allowed under state law. no workers were seriously injured in the august fire but 15,000 residents sought treatment after breathing smoke from the fire. ktvu's tom vacar is talking with talking with osha and we'll have more on this story at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> the creative arts building at san...
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. >>> cal osha is investigating a sewerage leak in oakland. photos provided to us shows sewerage dripping down from the ceiling on tuesday. now the hospital says the sewerage line became blocked from some nearby redwood trees. nobody was allowed to use water for hours. there was no sewerage in any patient areas and the areas in the hospital will be thoroughly cleaned. >>> jack lew will be taking over treasury secretary just as they are getting ready to deal with congressional republicans over the nation's debt. speaking of jack lew, he may want to do something about his signature. right now it is a series of curly writing. his signature would be on every u.s. currency bill. tim geithner said he had to change his signature when he took the job just to make it legible. >>> we have new video this morning from the floor of the 2013 silicone valley and take a look at all the names in the auto industry. they are at the convention center in san jose. showing up on trucks, cross overs, i'll take one of each of those. at auto show starts at 10:00 and r
. >>> cal osha is investigating a sewerage leak in oakland. photos provided to us shows sewerage dripping down from the ceiling on tuesday. now the hospital says the sewerage line became blocked from some nearby redwood trees. nobody was allowed to use water for hours. there was no sewerage in any patient areas and the areas in the hospital will be thoroughly cleaned. >>> jack lew will be taking over treasury secretary just as they are getting ready to deal with congressional...
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cal osha will investigate. california department of public health has investigated the spill and a spokesman said, no regulatory violations were found. in oakland, alex savage, ktvu channel 2 news. >> red cross teamed up with organizations for the blind and visually impaired for a blood drive. head of light house for the blind, says blind people are often recipients of other's generosity and they want to give back. winter is a crucial time because fewer people are donating due to illness, bad weather and holiday vacations. >>> obesity and a lack of health insurance are among the reasons americans die at an earlier age compared to people living in other wealthy countries. the report compared statistics from the u.s. with 16 other wealthy countries it found the u.s. men, ranked last when it comes to longevity living about 75.6 years, compare that to 79 years for men in switzerland the top ranked country and u.s. women ranked next to last, 80 .8 years compared to 86 for women in japan which was ranked number one.
cal osha will investigate. california department of public health has investigated the spill and a spokesman said, no regulatory violations were found. in oakland, alex savage, ktvu channel 2 news. >> red cross teamed up with organizations for the blind and visually impaired for a blood drive. head of light house for the blind, says blind people are often recipients of other's generosity and they want to give back. winter is a crucial time because fewer people are donating due to illness,...
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cal osha will investigate. california department of public health has investigated the spill and a spokesman said, no regulatory violations were found. in oakland, alex savage, ktvu channel 2 news. >> red cross teamed up with organizations for the blind and visually impaired for a blood drive. head of light house for the blind, says blind people are often recipients of other's generosity and they want to give back. winter is a crucial time because fewer people are donating due to illness, bad weather and holiday vacations. >>> obesity and a lack of health insurance are among the reasons americans die at an earlier age compared to people living in other wealthy countries. the report compared statistics from the u.s. with 16 other wealthy countries it found the u.s. men, ranked last when it comes to longevity living about 75.6 years, compare that to 79 years for men in switzerland the top ranked country and u.s. women ranked next to last, 80 .8 years compared to 86 for women in japan which was ranked number one.
cal osha will investigate. california department of public health has investigated the spill and a spokesman said, no regulatory violations were found. in oakland, alex savage, ktvu channel 2 news. >> red cross teamed up with organizations for the blind and visually impaired for a blood drive. head of light house for the blind, says blind people are often recipients of other's generosity and they want to give back. winter is a crucial time because fewer people are donating due to illness,...
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cal osha which oversee worker safety is due to announce the amount of the fine tomorrow. meanwhile chevron says it hopes to get the refinery back up to full speed by march. some community activists are concerned that the plant is still not safe. >> the growing sink hole that swallowed a building as onlookers watched. >> i would like to say >>> continuing coverage now in the case of kevin collins who disappeared nearly 30 years ago. the new search is stirring up new emotions for the boy's family. matt keller is live in brentwood where kevin's aunt and uncle say another missing child case is giving them some hope. matt-- >> reporter: frank kevin collins aunt and uncle live here in brentwood and they said today's news gave them the most home in a long time. >> reporter: they keep a leather bag full of memorabilia and t-shirts. they said when kevin gets back they can show them everything that happened. >> it's like it happened yesterday. >> on an emotional level i don't know if we want this to turn out to be positive. you know. because there would be closure because negative
cal osha which oversee worker safety is due to announce the amount of the fine tomorrow. meanwhile chevron says it hopes to get the refinery back up to full speed by march. some community activists are concerned that the plant is still not safe. >> the growing sink hole that swallowed a building as onlookers watched. >> i would like to say >>> continuing coverage now in the case of kevin collins who disappeared nearly 30 years ago. the new search is stirring up new emotions...
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cal osha which oversee worker safety is due to announce the amount of the fine tomorrow. meanwhile chevron says it hopes to get the refinery back up to full speed by march. some community activists are concerned that the plant is still not safe. >> the growing sink hole that swallowed a building as onlookers watched. >> i would like to say something that i never had a chance to say. >> and relatives open up as new information emerges in the disappearance of a young boy. mmmmmm. a choice of 6 skillet entrees, each with an appetizer, and dessert? whoa! no wonder they call it a complete meal. 3 courses, one diner price. complete skillet meals, starting at $8.99. only at denny's. >>> continuing coverage now in the case of kevin collins who disappeared nearly 30 years ago. the new search is stirring up new emotions for the boy's family. matt keller is live in brentwood where kevin's aunt and uncle say another missing child case is giving them some hope. matt-- >> reporter: frank kevin collins aunt and uncle live here in brentwood and they said today's news gave them the most h
cal osha which oversee worker safety is due to announce the amount of the fine tomorrow. meanwhile chevron says it hopes to get the refinery back up to full speed by march. some community activists are concerned that the plant is still not safe. >> the growing sink hole that swallowed a building as onlookers watched. >> i would like to say something that i never had a chance to say. >> and relatives open up as new information emerges in the disappearance of a young boy....
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cal osha oversees -- show on paid $10 million so far. the company hopes to return the refinery up to speed by march. >>> time now 5:04. new this morning in less than two months from right now, toll takers on the golden gate bridge will be replaced. ktvu claudine wong is at the golden gate bridge toll plaza right now where a new automated is is being tested today. good morning, claudine. >> reporter: that is right, dave, good morning. testing is under way right here at the golden gate bridge. official transition into this no toll taker policy won't happen for another couple months. let's take you through what is going on right now. take a look at this booth. we have a toll taker in there. this is obviously your biggest change when the transition goes through. there will be no toll takers in any of these booths. i want to show you some of the other stuff. take a look at the lights. those are for a reason. those lights shining down on the cars that come through here. those cameras recording license plates as they come through. the way the s
cal osha oversees -- show on paid $10 million so far. the company hopes to return the refinery up to speed by march. >>> time now 5:04. new this morning in less than two months from right now, toll takers on the golden gate bridge will be replaced. ktvu claudine wong is at the golden gate bridge toll plaza right now where a new automated is is being tested today. good morning, claudine. >> reporter: that is right, dave, good morning. testing is under way right here at the golden...
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cal osha oversees workers safety. it's expected to release the results of its investigation and release fines. company hopes to return the refinery up to speed by march. >>> your time is 6:05. new this morning the toll takers on the golden gate bridge will soon be replaced and today they are testing out a new automated system. claudine wong is out there. just talked to the officials on the district on why they are changing the system and how it's going. >> reporter: the changes are coming. take a look at what is happening right now. you can see toll takers in place. you've got your typical toll lanes your fast track lanes your car pool lanes. that is how it has been business as usual. what you can't see is the testing that is going under way for the changes that are coming in late march. i'm joined now by spokesperson mary curry. let's talk about this. big changes and obviously the big thing is the toll takers are going away. tell me what is happening today and when the changes will officially go into effect. >> today
cal osha oversees workers safety. it's expected to release the results of its investigation and release fines. company hopes to return the refinery up to speed by march. >>> your time is 6:05. new this morning the toll takers on the golden gate bridge will soon be replaced and today they are testing out a new automated system. claudine wong is out there. just talked to the officials on the district on why they are changing the system and how it's going. >> reporter: the changes...
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the cal/osha oversees workers safety and it is expected to release a report into their investigation as well as a -- announce fines. >>> well, bp has been ordered to pay $4 billion in criminal fines and penalties because of the 2010 gulf oil spill. the federal judge in new orleans approved the deal yesterday. it's the biggest criminal penalty in american history. now, bp is still facing billions of dollars more in civil penalties. 11 workers were killed when the deepwater horizon drilling rig caught fire. that triggered a massive spill along the gulf coast. >>> google has new maps of motorcycle that show more details than ever -- google that show more details before that show locations of parks, monuments and a suspected prison camp. the photos come from satellites as well as people who have traveled there and have been able to take pictures. google says before now, it was one of the few places where it had detailed information. >>> toyota recalling more than a million vehicles from the 2003 to 2012 model years. toyota says a possible problem with an air bag control in the 2003 and t
the cal/osha oversees workers safety and it is expected to release a report into their investigation as well as a -- announce fines. >>> well, bp has been ordered to pay $4 billion in criminal fines and penalties because of the 2010 gulf oil spill. the federal judge in new orleans approved the deal yesterday. it's the biggest criminal penalty in american history. now, bp is still facing billions of dollars more in civil penalties. 11 workers were killed when the deepwater horizon...